Wireless Site Survey Software Mac

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Available for macOS and Windows, NetSpot is the only heatmap software tool designed to satisfy the needs of professional and home users alike. NetSpot runs on any laptop or computer with macOS 10.10+ or Windows 7/8/10. To create a WiFi heatmap using NetSpot, all you need to do is enter the Survey Mode and follow the simple instructions. Dec 26, 2011  Does anyone know of any good software for Mac that will carry out a WiFi site survey? I've heard AirMagnet Survey allows Mac users to perform the basics of Wi-Fi site surveying with ability to map out signal, noise and even user performance, but it costs 2k. I found in a Google search one heatmapping tool for Mac called Netspot. The first step in a wireless LAN (WLAN) deployment is to ensure that desired operation begins with a site survey to assess the Radio Frequency (RF) behavior in a specific environment. Many issues can arise in a wireless network due to poor planning and coverage.

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NetSpot
Developer(s)Etwok LLC
Initial releaseAugust 2011; 8 years ago (Mac OS X)
February 2016; 4 years ago (Windows)
Stable release
2.6.797 (Mac OS X) March 2017; 3 years ago
2.1.1.540 (Windows) June 2017; 3 years ago
Written inObjective-C
Operating systemOS X v.10.6 +,
Windows 7-8-10
Platformx86
Available inEnglish
TypeWireless site survey
Licensefree, or paid
Websitewww.netspotapp.com

NetSpot is a software tool for wireless network assessment, scanning, and surveys, analyzing Wi-Fi coverage and performance.[1] It runs on Mac OS X 10.6+ and Windows 7-8-10 and supports 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless networks. NetSpot uses the standard Wi-Fi network adapter and its Airport interface to map radio signal strength and other wireless network parameters, and build reports on that. NetSpot was released in August, 2011.[2]

Functions[edit]

NetSpot provides all professional wireless site survey features for Wi-Fi and maps coverage of a living area, office space, buildings, etc.[3] It provides visual data to help analyze radio signal leaks, discover noise sources, map channel use, optimize access point locations. Also, the application can perform Wi-Fi network planning: the data that are collected help to select channels and placements for new hotspots. Survey reports can be generated in PDF format.

Wireless Site Survey Software Mac

Usual uses[edit]

  • Mapping Wi-Fi
  • Mapping Wi-Fi signal strength[4]
  • Optimizing networks[5]
  • Trouble-shooting networks[6]
  • Visualizing wireless networks[7]
  • Diagnosing signal problems[8]
  • Analyzing wireless network coverage[9]

Release history[edit]

VersionPlatformRelease dateNotes and significant changes
1.0.216,MacintoshAugust 2011
  • Initial public release[10]
1.1.259MacintoshNovember 2011
  • Ability to draw a map inside of NetSpot
  • New visualization: Signal to interference ratio[11]
1.2.308MacintoshDecember 2011
  • New improved advanced algorithm for APs' location detection
  • Detection of different networks transmitted by the same AP, their signals are ignored when building an interference map
1.3.335MacintoshJuly 2012
  • New project wizard
  • OS X Mountain Lion compatibility[12]
2.0MacintoshOctober 2012
  • New Wireless Discover Mode
  • Manually relocate APs
  • Pro and Enterprise versions introduced.[13]
2.1MacintoshMay 2013
  • New visualizations: Frequency Band Coverage, PHY Mode (a/b/g/n) Coverage
  • The Scan Interval can be adjusted in Discover mode
  • New Advanced Export to generate customizable PDF reports
  • Frequency data can now be viewed in Discover mode[14]
2.2MacintoshAugust 2013
  • Full support of IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard
  • Alternative detailed view of data points indicators
  • OS X 10.9 Mavericks compatibility
2.10.953[15]MacintoshOctober 2018
  • New localization: Japanese
  • The color scheme in the sidebar is more contrasting and visual now
  • When switching among surveys, selected visualization is kept
  • Corrected measurement values in some of the visualizations
  • Note: macOS Mojave 10.14 will require users to enable location services to run NetSpot.
  • Available on Setapp

See also[edit]

  • iStumbler – an open-source utility to find wireless networks and devices in Mac OS X
  • KisMAC – a wireless network discovery tool for Mac OS X
  • WiFi Explorer – a wireless network scanner for Mac OS X

References[edit]

  1. ^Matt Elliott. 'Find the dead spots in your Wi-Fi network with NetSpot'. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  2. ^MacNN. 'NetSpot offers free Wi-Fi network surveying software'. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
  3. ^'NetSpot: WiFi Site Survey for the Rest of Us'.
  4. ^'Create a WiFi signal strength map with NetSpot for Mac :: by Techerator'.
  5. ^'NetSpot helps you optimize your Wi-Fi networks :: by Macworld'. 2011-11-29.
  6. ^'Trouble-shoot your WiFi network with NetSpot :: by Dr. Macenstein'.
  7. ^'Mac-NZ review :: NetSpot WiFi visualisation software'.
  8. ^'Diagnose Wi-Fi Signal Problems With NetSpot :: Lifehacker'.
  9. ^'Analyze Wireless Network Coverage In Mac With NetSpot Survey Software :: by Addictivetips'.
  10. ^'NetSpot – The only Native Wireless Site Survey Software for Mac'. Archived from the original on 2012-09-10.
  11. ^'NetSpot 1.1 - new version of Wi-Fi mapping software for Mac'.
  12. ^'NetSpot 1.3 release notes: what's new, what's hot in this update'. 2012-07-03.
  13. ^'How To use your Mac to survey your home or office Wi-Fi network'. 2012-10-19.
  14. ^'NetSpot 2.1 Release Notes: What's New in Version 2.1?'. 2012-05-24.
  15. ^'NetSpot 2.10 minor update - Japanese localization is added'. 2018-10-17.

External links[edit]

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